Vx-950 and Peptic ulcer aggravated - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Peptic ulcer aggravated is reported as a side effect among people who take Vx-950 (telaprevir), especially for people who are male, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Ribavirin, and have Hepatitis c.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Peptic ulcer aggravated when taking Vx-950. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 9,463 people who have side effects when taking Vx-950 from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Vx-950?

Vx-950 has active ingredients of telaprevir. eHealthMe is studying from 9,465 Vx-950 users. Check the latest studies of Vx-950.

What is Peptic ulcer aggravated?

Peptic ulcer aggravated is found to be associated with 1,495 drugs and 548 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Peptic ulcer aggravated.

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On Aug, 28, 2026

9,463 people reported to have side effects when taking Vx-950.
Among them, 16 people (0.17%) have Peptic ulcer aggravated.

Could Vx-950 cause Peptic ulcer aggravated?

Among these 16 people:

How long have people been on Vx-950 when they have Peptic ulcer aggravated? *

What is the gender of people who have Peptic ulcer aggravated when taking Vx-950? *

female: 33.33 %
male: 66.67 %

What is the age of people who have Peptic ulcer aggravated when taking Vx-950? *

What are other drugs people take besides Vx-950? *

What are other side effects people have besides Peptic ulcer aggravated? *

Haemoglobin Decreased: 3 people, 18.75%
White Blood Cell Count Decreased: 2 people, 12.50%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 2 people, 12.50%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 2 people, 12.50%
Post Procedural Infection: 1 person, 6.25%
Erythema Multiforme (a type of hypersensitivity reaction): 1 person, 6.25%
Ascites (accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity): 1 person, 6.25%
Bleeding Time Prolonged: 1 person, 6.25%
Blood Count Abnormal: 1 person, 6.25%
Blood Creatinine Increased: 1 person, 6.25%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Hepatitis C: 5 people, 31.25%
Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 1 person, 6.25%
Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (acute cancer in which the bone marrow makes abnormal myeloblasts): 1 person, 6.25%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Peptic ulcer aggravated (548 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on telaprevir (the active ingredients of Vx-950) and Vx-950 (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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